Casting Specialist, Heat Shield Manufacturing (Starship)
Core
Monitor and operate tile production, casting, and leaching operations to produce high-quality cast heatshield tiles for Starship.
Role type
Manufacturing operations specialist (casting & heat shield production)
Builds
Cast heatshield tiles for Starship spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heat shield production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Casting operations, molding, leaching, chemical manufacturing, process controls, system monitoring, hardware operation, safety protocols, root cause analysis, statistical process control, SQL, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
Industrial operations certification, high-volume manufacturing experience, quality tools, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, problem-solving approaches
Technologies
Fiber delivery systems, casting equipment, sensors, fluid systems, pumps, motors, actuators, monitoring and control systems
Responsibilities
Lead training sessions for technicians on fiber delivery and casting operations, oversee fiber delivery system and casting processes, analyze system trends to propose inspections and tests, implement small-scale system improvements, maintain maintenance plans, own spare parts planning, perform daily walk downs to identify gaps, ensure adherence to safety protocols, maintain accurate work order records, partner with process and design engineers, take operational ownership of equipment and processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC